Charles Lamb

By Barry Cornwall

Book Overview

The book titled ""Charles Lamb"" is a comprehensive biography of the renowned English essayist and poet, Charles Lamb. The author, Barry Cornwall, delves deep into the life and works of Lamb, providing a detailed account of his childhood, family background, education, career, and personal life.The book explores Lamb's literary contributions, including his essays, poems, and plays, and sheds light on his unique style and approach to writing. The author also examines Lamb's relationships with his family and friends, including his sister Mary Lamb, who suffered from mental illness and with whom he had a close and complicated bond.Cornwall's biography of Charles Lamb is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the life and works of this influential figure in English literature. The book offers valuable insights into Lamb's personality, beliefs, and creative process, as well as the historical and cultural context in which he lived and worked. Overall, ""Charles Lamb"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that provides a comprehensive portrait of one of England's most beloved writers.You could not mistake him. He was somewhat stiff in his manner, and almost clerical in dress; which indicated much wear. He had a long, melancholy face, with keen, penetrating eyes; and he walked, with a short, resolute step, city-wards. He looked no one in the face for more than a moment, yet contrived to see everything as he went on. No one who ever studied the human features could pass him by without recollecting his countenance: it was full of sensibility, and it came upon you like a new thought, which you could not help dwelling upon afterwards; it gave rise to meditation, and did you good.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419112627
• ISBN13: 9781419112621
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.4" x 11.0"